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Local reaction: New federal law raises tobacco purchasing age

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) --A new federal law makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase tobacco products. One owner of a vape store says this is a good…

Deputies searching for "person of interest" in home invasion

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Richland Co. Sheriff’s department is looking for a person of interest in connection with a home invasion. On December 13th deputies say two men walked into a home on Ironweed Ct. through an unlocked door. While…

Victim identified in fatal crash

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Richland Co. Coroner's Office released the identity of a woman killed in a crash Sunday afternoon. Coroner Gary Watts says Lila Patterson, 77, was the passenger involved in a collision with another car at the intersection…

Police investigating after pedestrian found dead in parking lot

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a parking lot on Sunday. Just before 8:00 a.m., Columbia police found a 24-year-old man deceased a parking lot located at 931 Senate Street. Officials say evidence and…

4 arrested after driving car stolen on Christmas Day

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies arrested four people after a car was stolen on Christmas Day in Lugoff. Officials got a tip around 2:15am on Sunday about a suspicious vehicle in a neighborhood off of White Pond Road in Elgin.…

Lizzo named The Associated Press' Entertainer of the Year

NEW YORK -- Breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press. Voted by entertainment staffers of the news cooperative, Lizzo dominated the pop, R&B and rap charts in 2019 with songs like “Truth Hurts"…

SC med school campus opening in former department store

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The Medical University of South Carolina's new campus is opening in a former department store. The Post and Courier reports that Dec. 30 is the opening date for the 128,000-square-foot MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion…

North Myrtle Beach man who had stroke on cruise dies, donates organs

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WPDE) — The North Myrtle Beach man who suffered a stroke on a cruise died Saturday morning, but not before saving the lives of others. Bruce Campbell, the owner of Sea Critters Depot in North Myrtle Beach, suffered a stroke on…

Lexington man charged for fatally shooting his girlfriend

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A Lexington man has been charged in the shooting death of his girlfriend Friday. Brandon Lee Corder, 29, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. The shooting victim…

Video released of suspect wanted for robbing Midlands restaurant at gun point

RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Deputies released video a man wanted for robbing a local restaurant at gun point. The suspect was captured on surveillance video robbing Edo Hibachi restaurant on 10120 Two Notch Road at gun point on Dec. 18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz4yz65TyjA&feature=youtu.be…

Spotify announces it will stop running political ads

(CNN) - Spotify has announced it will stay out of politics in 2020. The music streaming service announced Friday it will no longer accept political ads, claiming it…

Search underway for escaped inmate

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A manhunt is underway for an escaped inmate in Columbia. The Department of Corrections says Eric Dickerson walked away from a work crew near Caughman Park in Columbia about 12:20 Friday afternoon. Officials say anyone with information about…

City of Columbia offering complimentary parking on New Year's Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you have plans to head downtown Columbia for the New Year, the city is offering complimentary parking. NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY ON-STREET METER OPERATIONS Complimentary/NO ENFORCEMENT CITY WIDE: Wednesday, January 1st CITY PARKING DECK OPERATIONS Complimentary/GATES WILL…